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FN09 EVJ

2009 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2024
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

135,514 mi
Last recorded135,514 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2023
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-579,928 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN09 EVJ
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2023 135,514 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2022 124,037 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Mar 2021 110,350 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2020 102,757 miles

under trays and covers fitted masking sone testable items

Fail 2 Apr 2020 102,757 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

under trays and covers fitted masking sone testable items

Pass 4 Mar 2019 90,108 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Feb 2018 84,703 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2017 77,742 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 13 Feb 2016 69,561 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 20 Feb 2015 60,228 miles

Front tyres on 3mm

N/S/R tyre cracking

Fail 13 Feb 2015 60,132 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front tyres on 3mm

N/S/R tyre cracking

Pass 13 Feb 2014 46,826 miles

Both front tyres BOLD on inner edge

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Feb 2013 34,598 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2012 21,349 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 29 Feb 2012 21,349 miles

How Reliable is the Saab 9-5?

Based on 735,114 MOT tests across 55,671 vehicles.

74.3%
Pass Rate
7,075
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
55,671
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 28,935
position lamp(s) not working 13,798
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 13,560
Registration plate lamp not working 10,446
Brake pipe excessively corroded 9,497
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FN09 EVJ is a 2009 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2009 Saab 9-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.0% with a typical mileage of 79,928 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Saab 9-5 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 28,935 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FN09 EVJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-5 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 17 years old, this Saab 9-5 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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FN09 EVJ is a 2009 Saab 9-5, first registered on 16 March 2009.

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